Tag: Boulder County
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Eldorado Canyon State Park: Home to towering sandstone cliffs and world-class rock climbing
Eldorado Canyon State Park is a hidden treasure located right in Boulder’s backyard. The park is famous for its towering sandstone cliffs and opportunities for world-class rock climbing. History of the park: Homesteaders began to build ranches and farms, small businesses, sawmills, and logging operations near Eldorado Canyon in 1858. In 1902, the federal government…
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“Unexpected twists” and “sense of fun” drive menu at new sushi spot from acclaimed restaurateurs
A new sushi concept that’s being opened by Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurateurs is set to start serving a wide range of cuisine on April 30 and with fish from around the world, dishes that include ramen with rabbit confit, and a cheeseburger said to be “incredibly delicious,” it’s a spot that’s designed to cater to…
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Bomb squad responds to suspected IEDs found near mountain town road in Colorado
Just after 8 a.m. on Sunday, a person reported finding a metal case with what appeared to be improvised explosive devices (IEDs) inside of it near a road in the area of the unincorporated Boulder County mountain town of Pinecliffe. The individual located the item near Ponderosa Way, which is about half a mile north…
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Arson investigation underway after porta-potties, tree found on fire at mountain town park
An investigation into possible arson is underway after two porta-potties were found fully engulfed in flames at Nederland’s Chipeta Park. According to a report from the Nederland Fire Protection District, the porta-potties were found on fire at about 2:28 a.m. on April 8. A nearby tree was actively burning, as well. Upon arrival, firefighters were…
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Woman still unidentified after getting struck by lightning on trail in Colorado town
A person was struck by lightning while on a walking path in the town of Superior on April 9. At time of reporting, she remains unidentified. According to a report from the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, the woman was on the path behind Lasalle Street at about 5:39 p.m. when she was struck, which is…
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Trails closed after overnight wildfire sparks in Boulder, second nighttime fire this week
Just before 4 a.m. on Wednesday morning, Boulder residents in the area of Hawthorne Avenue were told to evacuate due to a wildfire that had sparked overnight. Dubbed the Goat Trail Fire, the blaze has since been contained at about two acres and those evacuations were lifted, though local residents are surely concerned about whether…
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Trailhead wildfire sparked overnight, serving as important reminder ahead of summer
At about 9:35 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, the National Weather Service announced that a new wildfire start was being monitored in the area of Boulder’s popular Chautauqua Park. Boulder Fire-Rescue later provided an update on the blaze, clarifying that it was located in the area of Enchanted Mesa Trailhead, measuring at about half an…
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Beloved Boulder bar that closed to auction off massive collection of quirky decor to support staff severance
In case you missed it, Boulder’s beloved The World Famous Dark Horse bar was forced to close last month due to a redevelopment project. After 51 years of business, its final day of operations took place on March 14. Perhaps one silver lining related to the closure is that fans of the establishment will soon…
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Fatal head-on collision closes canyon drive in Colorado
A fatal head-on collision that took place on Highway 119 in the area of Boulder Canyon resulted in a closure of the route on April 2. According to Colorado State Patrol, the crash occurred at about 9:23 a.m. in the area of Chapman Drive at mile marker 38. The crash involved two vehicles, a Lexus…
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Bar near CU Boulder campus closed amid allegations of suspected drugging and sexual assault
A popular bar near the campus of CU Boulder has been temporarily closed amid an investigation into allegations of sexual assault and suspected drugging involving intoxicated underage females, according to a press release from the City of Boulder. The bar involved is Scrooge Sul, which is located at 1149 13th Street in Boulder – steps…